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Illawarra · Accidents

Accidents, 1938

265 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 14

PARLIAMENTARY Accidents at Steelworks

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 5

In the State Parliament Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., asked the Minister for Labour, if it was a fact that 500 employees had been injured at the…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 5
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The following accidents, have been attended to by the Illawarra District Ambulance since last issue. Unless otherwise specified, the injured…

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Port Kembla Steelworks 500 Accidents Last Year

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 10

In Parliament on Wednesday, Mr. Davies, M.L.A. asked the Minister for Labor and Industry if it was a fact that more than 500 employees…

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Dangers of Unsuitable Toys. Common Cause of Accidents in Childhood

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 July 1938 · page 3

''The swallowing of small objects on the part of babies and toddlers is a very difficult problem to deal with, and if accidents are to be prevented, constant…

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Road Accident

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 July 1938 · page 2

A somewhat serious accident occurred on the Princes Highway, near the Albion Park turn-off shortly after midnight on Friday last, as a result of which John…

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Boxing Joe Dawson Luckily Wins on T.K.O. in Sixth Round Injured Left Hand Compels Darkie Abbott to Retire Losor Well Ahead on Points at Time

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 3

A large crowd was in attendance at the Wollongong Stadium last Saturday night, in order to witness the 34 rounds of boxing which was…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 15
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The Illawarra District Ambulance has attended the following accidents since our last issue. Unless otherwise, stated, the patients were conveyed to…

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Steelworks Accidents

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1938 · page 4

The following question was asked in the Legislative Assembly by Mr. W. Davies: Can the Minister for Labour and Industry inform me whether it is a…

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Quarry Accident

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 July 1938 · page 2

While working at the Railway Commissioner's Quarry on Monday morning, Mr. Frank Gibbs was endeavouring to free a roller which he was greasing,…

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Injured Players

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 16

It was decided that the players (Day and Rich) who were injured in the Southern v Western match, be compensated…

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Bulli Accident Car Collides With Pole

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 7

Mr. William Montgomery, a resident of Wollongong, but very well known as a painter of buildings in the Bulli Thirroul district, where he formerly…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 15
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The Illawarra District Ambulance has attended the following accidents since our last Issue. Unless otherwise stated, the patients were conveyed to…

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Accident Toll Among Babies and Toddlers Over 120 Deaths Annually Health Department's Contribution

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 11

"Over a hundred and twenty, children under five years of age are killed by accidents in New South Wales, alone, every year. This is a serious…

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Accidents

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 July 1938 · page 2

While shooting foxes in Rose Valley on Saturday morning last, Edwin Mee han, aged 25, who lives at Woonona, had a narrow escape from serious injury…

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Colliery Accidents Man's Foot Amputated

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 July 1938 · page 5

An accident to the left foot of each of two colliery workers occurred last Friday. The first occurred at Excelsior…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 July 1938 · page 16
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The following accidents have been, attended to by the Illawarra Ambulance since last issue. Unless otherwise stated, the patients were taken…

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